Benitez shows true colours as Reds prevail

JUST one look at Rafael Benitez’s face as a crestfallen Steven Gerrard marched past him towards a very early bath underlined how driven the Spaniard is now as Liverpool’s season reaches a critical point.

Benitez's plans had been compromised by foolhardy behaviour two yellow cards inside 60 seconds at Anfield which could have derailed Liverpool in Saturday's fiercely competitive derby.

Victory in the 203rd meeting between the Merseyside rivals means the Reds need three more victories to virtually ensure Champions League qualification.